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Found 234 funded projects. Funded projects are sorted in the most recent first.

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Development and set-up of an integrated electronic workflow system
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Productivity and new ways of working, Digital and new technology, Small employer support
Project lead:
Building Preservation (Northern) Ltd
Amount awarded:
£26,540
Project summary:

The project seeks to address the common problems of duplication, waste, errors and inefficiencies that impact upon an organisation’s productivity and profitability. 

An industry-specific app will be developed and made available to the sector to integrate back office functions with external sites. This will include all job functions from enquiry, and planning, to job completion.

After the project the BPL workforce will have the skills to implement productivity efficiencies using the developed app, which will be hosted on app stores to download.

Digital skills development for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Digital and new technology
Project lead:
Ashwood Scotland Ltd
Amount awarded:
£37,516
Project summary:

9 Workshops and 42 subsequent 1-2-1 learning interventions focussing on digital skills in the sector.

Digital skills programme
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Digital and new technology, Learning resources, Sectors and roles, Small employer support, Leadership and management
Project lead:
Federation of Master Builders
Amount awarded:
£35,850
Project summary:

The project will pilot digital skills development for small building and construction companies (employing up to 20 people) delivering skills to compete and run businesses in a digital environment.

Knowledge improvements in: online promotion; developing online reputation; generating sales; winning new contracts; economical back-office processes; increase in online transactions; cyber security; increasing brand awareness.

After the project, 50 SMEs will be able to implement use of simple digital technologies in their business, making efficiencies and productivity gains. Training materials will be freely available to industry.

Heritage Construction in Wales: strengthening the sector through training and support
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Learning resources, New qualifications and courses
Project lead:
Tree & Sons Ltd
Amount awarded:
£260,908
Project summary:

The project will increase the uptake of heritage training within Wales, increasing the number of qualifications delivered and increasing awareness of the heritage sector within the construction industry.

Assessment Infrastructure - Asbestos Control and Abatement Division
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Small employer support, Productivity and new ways of working
Project lead:
Asbestos Control and Abatement Division
Amount awarded:
£116,000
Project summary:

Funding will be used to set up a new assessment centre where assessors for asbestos control and abatement will be trained. A key outcome of the project will be to strengthen the assessment infrastructure across GB in relation to asbestos control and abatement.

Assessment Infrastructure - Association of Brickwork Contractors
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Productivity and new ways of working, Sectors and roles, Small employer support
Project lead:
Association of Brickwork Contractors
Amount awarded:
£176,160
Project summary:

Funding will be used to set up a new assessment centre where assessors for brickwork will be trained. A key outcome of the project will be to strengthen the assessment infrastructure across GB in relation to brickwork.

Homebuilders supporting and developing skills in existing contractor supply chain workforce
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Productivity and new ways of working, Learning resources, Sectors and roles, Small employer support, New qualifications and courses
Project lead:
Home Builders Federation
Amount awarded:
£192,055
Project summary:

The project will build networks of employers in the Home Building supply chain and promote collaboration between home builders, sub-contractors and the supply chain.

It will identify training needs of those that are less engaged in training, and influence the dis-engaged to increase their level of training and therefore increasing their engagement with CITB.

Having identified training needs, a series of short-duration off-job training interventions will be delivered to meet the supply chain needs.

Introduction to waterproofing
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
New qualifications and courses, Small employer support, Learning resources
Project lead:
Property Care Association
Amount awarded:
£12,610
Project summary:

The project will develop an introductory 1-day course and Specialist Accredited Programme in structural waterproofing.

Courses will be developed, piloted and added to the PCA portfolio and promoted to membership and wider industry to raise awareness of the course and ensure take-up.

Lean Construction Development Pathway
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Productivity and new ways of working, Learning resources, New qualifications and courses
Project lead:
Mace Ltd
Amount awarded:
£480,075
Project summary:

The project will develop and pilot an e-learning Lean Development Pathway which will include a self-assessment, a number of videos and an online portfolio function. 20 organisations will set up cohorts whose objective is to solve problems in the workplace. The project will include “train the trainer” workshops and mentoring. The Supply Chain School portal will host and promote developed content.

Pilot APP site training Quebec Park
Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:
Productivity and new ways of working, Digital and new technology, Learning resources, Sectors and roles, New qualifications and courses, Small employer support
Project lead:
Drew Smith Limited
Amount awarded:
£46,320
Project summary:

The project is a pilot to train construction workers on the ‘Assured Performance Process’, a methodology produced by the National Energy Foundation.

Modules will be developed in: Induction for Assured Performance Process sites, delivering performance onsite fabrics trades; delivering performance onsite services trades, site management for assured energy performance.

This will develop into a training programme which can be used to train construction workers on other Assured Performance Process projects.

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